AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Governance & Big Tech: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says governments can’t “leave it to corporations” to police AI, pushing for global rules during next year’s G20. AI Safety & Platforms: Nvidia rolls out software aimed at stopping AI agents from escaping controls and accessing systems they shouldn’t. Energy & Markets: Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare; the dollar stays near a two-month high and the rupee slips on risk-off sentiment. Trade & Tariffs: US and China publish reciprocal product lists for tariff cuts after the Trump-Xi meeting, targeting about $30bn each side. Business Finance (Malaysia): Bursa Malaysia sees RM194m net foreign inflows into energy, tech and transport/logistics, while utilities, financials and healthcare see outflows. Corporate Moves (Malaysia): Evocom lists on Bursa’s ACE Market and plans to expand air-freight transshipment; OCBC and MIDA sign an MoU to attract sustainable ASEAN/China/SK/Taiwan investment. EV Push (Malaysia): MAA proposes personal income tax rebates and scrapping incentives in Budget 2027 to accelerate xEV adoption. Women & Entrepreneurship (UAE): Sharjah’s Ruwad backs 63 women-led projects with AED11.5m in H1 2026. Infrastructure & Resilience (Israel): Israel Electric Corporation starts 3D-printing key power-plant components to cut reliance on overseas parts. Local Business & Labor (Germany): Germany reports 27% of workers have immigrant roots, highlighting staffing needs in sectors like healthcare and hospitality.
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